Norridgewock Maine Map
Norridgewock, Maine — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Norridgewock, Somerset County.
Interactive Map of Norridgewock, Maine
| City | Norridgewock |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Somerset |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 44.713118 |
| Longitude | -69.790608 |
| Population | 1,351 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Norridgewock, Maine
Norridgewock is a locality in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,351. Norridgewock is located at 44.7131°N, 69.7906°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04957.
Norridgewock unfolds along the Kennebec River, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity, reflecting the broad sweep of the Maine sky. It lies 47.2 miles north-north-east of Lewiston, ME (from Lewiston, ME: bearing 26°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-west of Skowhegan. The terrain here is a gentle roll, not dramatic peaks but the steady, patient contours that have shaped generations of farming and settlement. Fields of corn and hay stretch towards stands of pine and birch, their greens deepening with the approach of evening, and the air often carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The river itself, a broad, dark ribbon, is the constant, murmuring heart of Norridgewock, its currents carrying the reflections of clouds and the occasional ripple of a leaping fish. The character of the place is one of understated resilience, a quiet persistence that mirrors the slow, deliberate growth of the surrounding forests. The history of Norridgewock is deeply intertwined with the Kennebec, a vital artery for trade and settlement since colonial times. It was a crucial point for river travel, and the echoes of its past as a significant Abenaki settlement, and later a key frontier outpost, can still be felt in the enduring spirit of the community. The local economy, while diverse, retains a strong connection to the land, with agriculture and forestry playing their part, alongside the steady hum of small businesses that serve the needs of the residents. Old farmhouses with their sturdy timbers stand as quiet witnesses to the passage of years, and the town green, a focal point for local gatherings, possesses a timeless quality, a place where the present moment feels anchored by the weight of its history. The clear, bright light that often bathes Norridgewock, especially in the late afternoon, seems to illuminate not just the landscape but the enduring narrative of this river valley.
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About This Norridgewock Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Norridgewock, Maine with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Norridgewock and Somerset County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Norridgewock is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Norridgewock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
